The opportunity to go back and view a land frozen in time in Ethiopia’s South Omo Valley region was unforgettable in many respects. The nine days I spent there weren’t always the easiest but the inside access we had into the tribes of Omo was like something straight out of Discovery Channel. A trip like this is raw, visceral, thought-provoking and simply astounding.
This Ethiopia itinerary across 9 days is meant to give you as much confidence as possible in planning your trip to Ethiopia, as well as a clear idea of how it works based on my personal experience.
Best Tips For Visiting Omo Valley
- Where to Stay – The start and end of your trip is going to include Addis Ababa. The best property in the city has to be the Hilton Addis Ababa which is super safe, comfortable rooms, great service, and in a central location. After traveling through rural parts of Ethiopia you will appreciate the comfort on either side of the trip.
- What to Pack – things we didn’t think of packing that we wish we would have were these travel size liquid clothes detergents to hand wash clothing when on the go. Don’t forget over-the-counter medicine, or even antibiotics if you have a sensitive gut like myself! Our Ethiopia packing guide has everything you need to know.
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- Insurance – Make sure you’re covered for all of your adventure activities with the best travel insurance.
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What we learned pretty quickly, is that for better or worse, there isn’t much information out there about Ethiopia. That’s good in that you’re going to a place that travelers rarely ever get to go but that also means that you have to take a leap of faith in a lot of ways.
The funny thing is, we didn’t even know what our Ethiopia itinerary was going to look like before we got there. The one thing you need to understand is that every trip has to be flexible because a nearby festival might be happening or you might even be lucky enough to find out that a Donga stick fighting tournament is happening the day of. Just keep in mind that the order of things isn’t as important as the experience itself.
9-Day Ethiopia Itinerary To The Omo Valley
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